[ Underestimating an opponent or overestimating yourself, it ends the same way. Restraint doesn't come easily to him, but he's employing it now. ]

I'd help you search, if you asked. How could I not, when she means this much to you?

[ Like the things that he admits, it's all between the lines, so much terrible impreciseness. Aether shouldn't lose sight of the fact that Childe owes his loyalty to the Tsaritsa first and foremost. ]

Still, she's your sister. Her reason for keeping her distance must be a good one. Can't imagine that she doesn't miss you. When you reunite, you can ask why she made you wait this long.

[ The light from the lamp's impressed deeply on his face, like the darkness in this room where only the two of them exist. ]

I've been trying to picture her, but I can't see it. Is she like you?